Best of Alexander Semin

Best of Alexander Semin

Pittsburgh at Carolina

Raleigh News & Observer

The Carolina Hurricanes' Jiri Tlusty (19) celebrates his first goal with teammate Alexander Semin (28) while the Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) skates away during the second period at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Thursday, February 28, 2013.

The Carolina Hurricanes' Jiri Tlusty (19) celebrates his first goal with teammate Alexander Semin (28) while the Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) skates away during the second period at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Thursday, February 28, 2013.

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

Bruce Bennett

Alexander Semin #28 of the Washington Capitals scores the game winning goal at 18:24 of overtime against the New York Rangers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC.

Alexander Semin #28 of the Washington Capitals scores the game winning goal at 18:24 of overtime against the New York Rangers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC.

Carolina Hurricanes v Philadelphia Flyers

Len Redkoles

Alexander Semin #28, Jiri Tlusty #19, and Eric Staal #12 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrate Tlusty's first period goal against the Philadelphia Flyers on February 9, 2013 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The goal was Tlusty's first this season.

Alexander Semin #28, Jiri Tlusty #19, and Eric Staal #12 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrate Tlusty's first period goal against the Philadelphia Flyers on February 9, 2013 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The goal was Tlusty's first this season.

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game Six

Patrick McDermott

Jason Chimera #25 celebrates with Alexander Semin #28 and Karl Alzner #27 of the Washington Capitals after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers in the second period of Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on May 9, 2012 in Washington, DC.

Jason Chimera #25 celebrates with Alexander Semin #28 and Karl Alzner #27 of the Washington Capitals after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers in the second period of Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on May 9, 2012 in Washington, DC.

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Five

Bruce Bennett

John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with teammate Alexander Semin #28 after scoring a goal in the third period against Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City.

John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with teammate Alexander Semin #28 after scoring a goal in the third period against Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City.

Washington Capitals v Boston Bruins - Game Five

Brian Babineau

John Erskine #4, Marcus Johansson #90, Alexander Semin #28 and Dennis Wideman #6 of the Washington Capitals celebrate a goal against the Boston Bruins in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on April 21, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts.

John Erskine #4, Marcus Johansson #90, Alexander Semin #28 and Dennis Wideman #6 of the Washington Capitals celebrate a goal against the Boston Bruins in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on April 21, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Boston Bruins v Washington Capitals - Game Three

Patrick McDermott

Alexander Semin #28 celebrates with Alex Ovechkin #8, Brooks Laich #21, and Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins in the first period of Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 16, 2012 in Washington, DC.

Alexander Semin #28 celebrates with Alex Ovechkin #8, Brooks Laich #21, and Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins in the first period of Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 16, 2012 in Washington, DC.

Washington Capitals v San Jose Sharks

Don Smith

Marc-Edouard Vlasic #44 of the San Jose Sharks scores a goal against Tomas Vokoun #29, Alexander Semin #28 and Dennis Wideman #6 of the Washington Capitals at HP Pavilion on January 7, 2012 in San Jose, California.

Marc-Edouard Vlasic #44 of the San Jose Sharks scores a goal against Tomas Vokoun #29, Alexander Semin #28 and Dennis Wideman #6 of the Washington Capitals at HP Pavilion on January 7, 2012 in San Jose, California.

Washington Capitals v New Jersey Devils

Andy Marlin

Mattias Tedenby #21 of the New Jersey Devils is sent flying after being interfered with by Alexander Semin #28 of the Washington Capitals during the game at the Prudential Center on December 23, 2011 in Newark, New Jersey.

Mattias Tedenby #21 of the New Jersey Devils is sent flying after being interfered with by Alexander Semin #28 of the Washington Capitals during the game at the Prudential Center on December 23, 2011 in Newark, New Jersey.

Nashville Predators v Washington Capitals

Patrick McDermott

Jack Hillen #38 of the Nashville Predators battles for the puck against Alexander Semin #28 of the Washington Capitals and Dmitry Orlov #81 of the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center on December 20, 2011 in Washington, DC.

Jack Hillen #38 of the Nashville Predators battles for the puck against Alexander Semin #28 of the Washington Capitals and Dmitry Orlov #81 of the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center on December 20, 2011 in Washington, DC.

Tampa Bay Lightning v Washington Capitals - Game Two

Greg Fiume

Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with Brooks Laich #21, Alexander Semin #28, and Nicklas Backstrom #19 after scoring the tying goal in the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinal during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Verizon Center on May 1, 2011 in Washington, DC.

Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with Brooks Laich #21, Alexander Semin #28, and Nicklas Backstrom #19 after scoring the tying goal in the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinal during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Verizon Center on May 1, 2011 in Washington, DC.

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Four

Bruce Bennett

Alexander Semin #28 of the Washington Capitals scores a goal in the third period against goalie Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 20, 2011 in New York City.

Alexander Semin #28 of the Washington Capitals scores a goal in the third period against goalie Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 20, 2011 in New York City.

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

Bruce Bennett

Alexander Semin #28 of the Washington Capitals scores the game winning goal at 18:24 of overtime against the New York Rangers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC.

Alexander Semin #28 of the Washington Capitals scores the game winning goal at 18:24 of overtime against the New York Rangers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC.